Information Studies - Necessary Illusions: Media in the Information Age
Necessary Illusions: Media in the Information Age (INFS 2510)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3.00
Lab Credits:
0.00
Description:
This course explores the theories and definitions of the "Information Age" from a critical perspective. You will examine the myths surrounding the Information Age and place it in the context of advanced industrial capitalism. You will focus on the implications of mass media ownership by large corporations, the influence of the public relations industry, the role of privacy and surveillance in a free society, and the history and role of the alternative press.
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Learning Outcomes:
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110.
MnTC: